Community leaders and the public met Feb. 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Challenger 7 Memorial Park in Webster to celebrate the completion of $5.3 million in upgrades to enhance the park.

The details: The upgrades include a fully renovated boardwalk, new overlook pavilions, a floating kayak launch, boat ramp improvements and additional walking trails. 

Why it matters: The ribbon-cutting was attended by dignitaries, including Adrian Garcia, Harris County Precinct 2 commissioner; Rahman Milton, executive director of the Office of the County Engineer; and Bernard Harris, the first African American astronaut to walk in space, according to the release.

The project: The project broke ground in February 2025 and was paid for by Harris County and a grant from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, according to previous reporting from Community Impact.

Candidates for Clear Creek ISD’s board of trustees Position 2 answered questions ahead of the upcoming May 2 election.

Board members serve three-year terms with no limits.

What you need to know: Candidates were asked to keep responses under 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.

Answers may have been edited or cut to adhere to those guidelines, or for style and clarity.

Party City is opening a location inside Staples in Webster in mid-March, an employee with Staples said.

What they offer: Party City specializes in decorations for a variety of special occasions such as birthdays and graduations as well as holidays such as Halloween and Christmas.

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